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INFLATION

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 7, 2022
Fed sees ‘more restrictive’ rates possible if inflation persists
The Fed's aggressive push to curb the hottest inflation in 40 years has convulsed financial markets, as investors fret that tighter monetary policy will tip the U.S. economy into recession.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 6, 2022
The supply-side fight against inflation
A recession can be avoided if policymakers recognize the large role that supply-side measures must play in restoring price stability.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 6, 2022
Wall Street says a recession is coming. Consumers say it's already here.
Prices are soaring worldwide, particularly for essential foods and fuels, eroding the spending power of families.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 5, 2022
Vital TSMC supplier warns of chip material price hikes into 2023
Showa Denko, which supplies chip fabrication materials to the likes of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Infineon Technologies AG has been forced to increase prices, the firm says.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 5, 2022
Japan’s paychecks trail inflation, suggesting a reluctance to spend
The inflationary pain has become a key topic ahead of a national election on Sunday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 5, 2022
South Korea’s inflation hits fastest pace since 1998
The news will add to the pressure on the Bank of Korea to consider an outsized interest-rate hike next week
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 4, 2022
Escaping a confusing global energy maze
There are many contradictions affecting the oil and gas markets, such as governments trying to phase out fossil fuels while also demanding increased production.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 2, 2022
BOJ's JGB purchases hit record high in June
The central bank purchased some u00a516 trillion of JGBs, topping the previous monthly record of about u00a511 trillion marked in November 2014, according to one estimate.
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jul 1, 2022
As Japan looks to raise minimum wage, firms say they’ll struggle to pay it
While rising inflation is increasing the necessity of wage hikes for workers, companies are facing heightened financial pressures of their own.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jun 30, 2022
BOJ's public relations crisis forces rethink on inflation message
Public anger has been particularly strident, with tabloids and television programs criticizing 77-year-old BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda as someone earning a fat salary and being out of touch.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 29, 2022
The eternal optimism of Masayoshi Son
The SoftBank founder sees an upside to almost every trouble the conglomerate has faced over the past year, from slumping share prices to failed mergers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 29, 2022
Japan’s inflation has spread to biggest share of items since 2001
The proportion of items that saw price gains in Japan's core consumer price basket climbed to 69.2% last month.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 27, 2022
Food export bans from India to Argentina risk fueling inflation
Analysts say export restrictions will worsen the rise in food prices and risk producing a domino effect as a deepening crisis prompts other countries to take similar steps.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 27, 2022
BOJ focused on wages at June meeting, with no debate on tweaking yield cap
At the meeting, the central bank stuck to its ultra-low interest rate policy and vowed to defend its cap on the 10-year bond yield with unlimited buying.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 26, 2022
Hunger in U.S. is worse now than during the pandemic
As war and inflation make food more expensive and harder to get, U.S. lawmakers must accept that it isn't a passing problem but an enduring reality for the country.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 26, 2022
It’s the inflation, stupid
Dangerously high inflation has left Americans deeply dissatisfied with the economy and likely to punish the Democrats in this year's midterm elections.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 26, 2022
Global commodity shock enters next phase with recession test
In Japan, one of the world's top LNG importers, the government is trying to curb consumption and is considering unprecedented moves to procure more fuel.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 25, 2022
U.S. recession would be 'necessary price' to defeat inflation, IMF chief says
For 2023, U.S. growth is expected to slow to 1.7%, but 'narrowly avoid' a recession, according to the annual review of the country's economy.
Global militaries to study India-Pakistan fighter jet battle
The Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets. India and Pakistan aircraft engaged in a dogfight on Wednesday.
Man admitted to 2025 Osaka Expo with 85-year-old ticket
The Osaka Expo, which opened last month, runs through mid-October.
In his first appearance, Pope Leo offers three big clues about his papacy
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States, appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Thursday.
Japan stuck at starting line in tariff talks with U.S. as U.K. inks deals
Ryosei Akazawa, Japan’s top tariff negotiator, speaks to the press on Friday. Japan and the United States are still discussing what to negotiate.
Who could become Japan's next prime minister?
Clockwise from top left: Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi
Who could become Japan's next prime minister?
Clockwise from top left: Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi
With a new Shibuya studio, Apple Music bets big on Japan
Apple Music personalities (from left) Ebro Darden, Kentaro Ochiai, Zane Lowe and Mino came together for a special recording in late April to discuss music and celebrate the newly opened Apple Music studio in Tokyo.
Kazuki Nagasawa's sustainable designs are rooted in tradition
For centuries, artisans have unraveled strands of the fibrous bark of "shuro" trees to create a medley of everyday objects. Designer Kazuki Nagasawa is now transforming the traditional material into ethereal contemporary pieces.
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 expands to become one of Asia's largest startup events
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 was bustling with participants of various nationalities Thursday, and multiple languages could be heard around the room as many engaged in conversations throughout the day.
Celebrating Japan’s defeat at Shimoda’s Black Ships Festival
Tatsumi Onose (right), who plays the part of Commodore Matthew Perry in Shimoda's Black Ship Festival, says the historical episode the event is based on should be remembered for its positives more than its negatives.

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